A split wordline ferroelectric memory does not utilize plate lines and a circuit for driving the same is disclosed. The memory including unit
cell arrays and each array has a plurality of split wordlines (SWLs) arranged in a first direction at fixed intervals, and a plurality of bitlines arranged in a second direction vertical to each of the SWLs at fixed intervals. A ferroelectric
unit memory cell is arranged in each pair of adjacent two SWLs and adjacent two bitlines. The circuit includes a post X-decoder for receiving and decoding X and Z-addresses for controlling a
cell array block operative, a global control
pulse generator for providing a control pulse required for data write or read in response to a CSBpad
signal received externally, a local control
pulse generator for receiving the control pulse from the global control
pulse generator and providing a
control signal required for data write and read, an SWL cell array block for storage of data, an SWL driver for driving the SWL cell array block in response to control signals from the post X-decoder and the local control pulse generator, a Y-
address decoder for decoding a Y-address
signal received externally, a column controller for controlling columns in response to the
control signal from the local control pulse generator and a decoded
signal from the Y-
address decoder, and a
sense amplifier and I / O controller for sensing / recording a data from / to the SWL cell array block.